Head of IT

Elroy Air

Head of IT building secure, scalable infrastructure for Elroy Air’s aerospace logistics technology. Leading corporate IT, identity management, networking, compliance, and lab systems during aircraft production scale-up.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeByron • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing corporate IT infrastructure, including networking, cloud services, and identity management systems. Proven ability to design secure environments, enforce compliance, and lead IT operations in fast-paced, regulated settings.

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IT Infrastructure ManagementCloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)Identity Management Systems (Okta, Azure AD)Network Architecture and SecurityCompliance with ITAR/EAR Regulations

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Hard Skills

IT Systems EngineeringNetwork ArchitectureEndpoint Detection and ResponseData SegregationAccess Control ImplementationDisaster Recovery PlanningMonitoring and LoggingSaaS ManagementDevice ManagementAuditability

Soft Skills

Strong OwnershipClear CommunicationSound JudgmentBuilder Mentality

Tools & Technologies

VPNsFirewallsCloud ComputingIT Policies and ProceduresSecurity Audits

Industry Keywords

Export ControlNIST 800-171CMMCAerospaceDefenseEnergyDeep-Tech Startups

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudFirewallsGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end corporate IT infrastructure, including corporate IT, networking, endpoints, and SaaS
Design and implement secure, compliant environments with access controls, data segregation, and auditability
Build and enforce identity and access management systems using least-privilege principles
Establish device management, endpoint detection and response, and fleet lifecycle processes
Architect and maintain secure network infrastructure across office, lab, and production environments
Lead vendor selection and management for IT, security, and infrastructure tooling
Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures aligned with export control and security requirements
Partner with engineering on high-performance cloud computing, lab systems, and specialized environments
Improve monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities for IT systems
Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Act as a stakeholder in security audits, compliance readiness, and regulatory inspections
Own and streamline IT elements of employee onboarding and offboarding
Support the security and maintainability of the corporate website
Build and lead secure, scalable, high-performance IT systems as Elroy Air scales Chaparral aircraft from flight testing into full-rate production
Collaborate with engineering, security, legal, and leadership to enable compliant company operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, IT operations, or IT systems engineering
Deep experience with enterprise IT systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure, including AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience implementing and automating identity systems such as Okta or Azure AD
Strong understanding of network architecture, VPNs, firewalls, routes, and segmentation
Proven track record integrating enterprise IT systems in a fast-paced environment
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Ability to receive and maintain access to export-controlled information under ITAR/EAR
Hybrid work arrangement requiring close collaboration with engineering and lab environments
Preferred: experience operating in ITAR, EAR, or other export-controlled environments
Preferred: familiarity with NIST 800-171, CMMC, or similar compliance frameworks
Preferred: background in aerospace, defense, energy, or deep-tech startups
Preferred: experience supporting hardware labs, manufacturing environments, or secure facilities
Preferred: experience scaling IT from an early-stage to growth-stage company
Security-first approach, strong ownership, sound judgment, clear communication, and builder mentality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced aerospace company
Comprehensive medical benefits
401(k) with company contribution + Roth IRA
Free daily lunch provided onsite
Flexible time-off policy
3 months of paid parental leave
Employee assistance program with 24/7 support
High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
Work with a motivated, kind, and highly skilled team
Help shape and define the company culture and values
Help build and scale a new category of aerospace / logistics technology